Japanese workers with cancer named disaster victims
TOKYO, June 14 (UPI) -- The Japanese government has recognized three longtime printing industry workers who contracted bile duct cancer on the job as workplace disaster victims. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Title: Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/30/2013 4:29:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/30/2013 4:29:43 PM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - May 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Ray Manzarek Dies of Bile Duct Cancer
Title: Ray Manzarek Dies of Bile Duct CancerCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 5/22/2013 3:44:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/22/2013 3:44:08 PM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - May 22, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Improved Screening Tests For Liver Cancer
New data from two clinical trials presented at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 demonstrate substantial improvements in the detection of both hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CC) using diagnostic urine tests. HCC is common throughout the world and most often develops as a late complication of chronic viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of any cause. The overall survival rate of HCC is poor and so screening for HCC offers the best hope for early detection, eligibility for treatment, and improved survival... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
Novel screening tests for liver cancer
(European Association for the Study of the Liver) New data from two clinical trials presented today at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 demonstrate substantial improvements in the detection of both hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma using diagnostic urine tests. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cholangiocarcinoma: Early Diagnosis Is KeyCholangiocarcinoma: Early Diagnosis Is Key
Early diagnosis and a well-coordinated multidisciplinary team are vital in the management of this often silent killer. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Cholangiocarcinoma: The Next Asbestos-Related Disease?
Researchers from the University of Bologna noted that many of their cholangiocarcinoma patients had a history of asbestos exposure. In a recent study to further investigate the correlation, they found that asbestos exposure may be an occupational risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma. (Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News)
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - February 28, 2013 Category: Environmental Health Authors: faith Tags: Asbestos Exposure Asbestos Cancer Research Source Type: news
